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grayw0lf · 06-27-2004, 11:28 PM

I have a '70 C-10 w/ a sbc & Th-350. I know I have a lot of slop in my shifter. The other day I was crusing about 65mph when I ever so slightly bumped the shifter & dropped it into 2nd gear (4.11 rear end). Needless to say, it screamed & whined.

Is the shifter supposed to just slide around, or are there little notches like on most modern cars? How would I go about replacing these?

My truck now makes a rumbling type noise at lower rpm's. It kinda sound like you just blew a tire, or you're driving on the shoulder. It sounds like its from the tranny area.

Any idea what I might have killed/knocked out of whack.

Thanks Guys.

John

06-27-2004, 11:28 PM	#1
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Column shifter slides around? Help needed. I have a '70 C-10 w/ a sbc & Th-350. I know I have a lot of slop in my shifter. The other day I was crusing about 65mph when I ever so slightly bumped the shifter & dropped it into 2nd gear (4.11 rear end). Needless to say, it screamed & whined. Is the shifter supposed to just slide around, or are there little notches like on most modern cars? How would I go about replacing these? My truck now makes a rumbling type noise at lower rpm's. It kinda sound like you just blew a tire, or you're driving on the shoulder. It sounds like its from the tranny area. Any idea what I might have killed/knocked out of whack. Thanks Guys. John __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!